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This Project provides Aids Orphans with another life after their parents have died of HIV/AIDS. This is achieved by providing the children with basic education, shelter, medication as well as food and clothes. Currently the project takes care of over 100 orphanage children. The job of the volunteers is to provide academic support to the children, particularly in the subject of English. The young children who do not yet attend school are especially enthusiastic about acquiring English vocabulary, so that they may learn how to speak to volunteers. Volunteers may develop games based on English vocabulary, or other recreational activities that the children can learn and enjoy. Volunteers on this project need to be creative and self-motivating, who enjoy working with children. The children benefit from volunteers who model proper behavior, and provide kind words of encouragement.
Where will I be volunteering?
The project is located in the Masaka District in the south of Uganda and the orphanage is located about 20 minutes from Masaka town center. The Masaka District is 80 miles from the capital city of Kampala.
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What will I be doing?
You will work with the children during the day by assisting the staff members. You will be helping the children academically and emotionally, as well as developing activities in which the children can participate. Volunteers will be involved in cooking and serving food for the children, organize trips and show care and love to the children.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
There are numerous communication centers and internet cafes in Masaka that give you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family back home. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout the town which you can use to make local or international calls.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Uganda and all it has to offer.
- Program Name: Volunteer Uganda
- Project Name: Volunteer in an Orphanage in Uganda
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Masaka
- Program fees include:
- Organizing your Volunteer Placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Free Internet Access
- Airport Pickup Service
- Travel Insurance, Read Full Policy Details
- Orientation and City Tour (in-country)
- 24/7 in-country Support
- Social Activities
- Letter of Completion
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, transportation (excluding airport pick-up) airport drop-off, dorm lunches and weekend meals and all other personal expenses not listed above.
- Project Transport Arrangements: Public bus or taxi, some projects are within walking distance
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately 20$ per week (does not including weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: 4 days per week; 6 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Dorm
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 15
- Resume or CV required: No
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